The term e-waste is short for “electronic waste.” It refers to electrical or electronic products that are thrown away when they are no longer needed. These include computers, televisions, ovens, and basically anything else that runs on batteries or has an electrical cord. E-waste has been a problem since the 1970s because of how difficult it is to separate things like metal and plastic from various products. Another problem is that many electronics contain toxic materials that can pollute the environment if left in landfills.
电子垃圾一词是「电子废弃物」的缩写。它指的是不再被需要而遭扔弃的电器或电子装置。这些包括电脑、电视、烤箱，以及基本上其他任何使用电池或有电线的东西。自 1970 年代以来，电子垃圾一直是个问题，因为很难将金属和塑胶等物质从各种产品中分隔出来。另一个问题是许多电子产品含有有毒物质，如果留在垃圾掩埋场可能会污染环境。
生活必备字词：
be short for... 是……的简称
run on... 以……为动力
separate A from B 将 A 与 B 分开
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